Technical Executive / Senior Technical Executive (Aids to Navigation)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government maritime organization in Singapore is seeking a maritime professional to ensure safe navigation by maintaining marine aids to navigation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and skills in maintenance, supervision, and communication. This role involves fieldwork and administrative tasks, offering an opportunity to contribute to Singapore's maritime safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Civil/Marine/Electrical Engineering required.
• Prior experience in civil/equipment/electrical system maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and upgrade marine aids to navigation.
• Supervise AtoN deployment and maintenance at sea.
• Perform report writing and project management tasks.

Skills

Independent

Meticulous

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Marine Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Calibrated equipment

Job description

What the role is:

Reporting to MPA's Hydrographic Division, candidate will be part of our team of maritime professionals whose responsibilities are to ensure safe navigation in Singapore waters by providing hydrographic, cartographic and aids to navigation products and services.

What you will be working on:

Your duties will include but not limited to inspecting, maintaining and upgrading:
- Civil structures associated with marine aids to navigation (AtoN), i.e. buoys, beacons lighthouses, in Singapore waters. This includes working at heights, supervising AtoN deployment at sea and their maintenance.
- Electrical components associated with marine aids to navigation. This includes testing and assessing these systems using appropriate tools, calibrated equipment and etc.

The candidate is also expected to perform administrative roles such as liaising with internal/ external customers, report writing, project management and procurement processes.

What we are looking for:

Candidate should possess qualification in relevant discipline such as Civil Engineering/Marine Engineering/Electrical Engineering. Candidates with prior working experience in civil / equipment / electrical system maintenance will have an advantage. You must be independent, meticulous with an eye for detail and a good team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."